What was marriage like, in Europe, before the Catholic Church began to regulate the practice? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

What was marriage like, in Europe, before the Catholic Church began to regulate the practice?

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Edit: marriage practices centered around modern day England directly proceeding the institution of Catholic marriage practices in the region

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Where in Europe? Marriage traditions still vary widely throughout Europe.

And what timeline exactly are you talking about?